 Are You Maximizing Your Membership?
First and foremost, "Thank You" to all of our current business members for your ongoing commitment to strengthening the business community. We appreciate your support and are always working on your behalf to be a valuable resource for you and your business. We would like to remind all members that the key in getting the greatest return on your membership investment is to be actively involved. We encourage you to join a committee, attend an event, utilize the various sponsorship and advertising opportunities, and stay connected with other members. Additionally, we ask that all members participate in ongoing membership recruitment. Please refer your fellow business owners and colleagues to the DCR Chamber and let them know about the benefits of membership! If you have any questions on how to maximize your membership, or referrals for businesses that you would like us to reach out to, please contact our office at 651.452.9872. Best of business to you!
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Committed to business... for YOU.
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 Legislative Alert: Say No To Constitutional Amendment and Indexer
We want to alert you to an emerging concern regarding the push by some legislative leaders for a constitutional amendment that auto indexes inflation to the minimum wage in Minnesota. Read more from Friday's story and contact your local legislator today. Ask them to say "no" to the use of a constitutional amendment as well as an inflation indexer on Minnesota's minimum wage.
Your voice does make a difference.
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 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Kline
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored 206 members of the House of Representatives including Congressman John Kline and 32 members of the Senate with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award in recognition of their support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress. Your Chamber is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber on federal issues important to your business. Read more.
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 Golf Classic planning underway despite snow and cold
Monday, June 16 promises better weather than what we've had these past few months so plan to join us for the Annual Golf Classic. Always a sell-out, your Chamber's golf tournament will be held at Mendakota Country Club beginning with a BBQ luncheon and shotgun start at 12:00 noon; and finishing up with dinner and great prizes. Learn more about sponsorships and register today.
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Fun Facts... Did You Know?
Happy April Fool's Day!
Some historians believe the April Fools' customs began in France, although no one knows for sure. It may stem from a calendar change in 16th century France -- the moving of New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1 when the Gregorian calendar was adopted.
In France, April 1st is called "Poisson d'Avril." French children fool their friends by taping a __________ to their friends' backs. When the "young fool" discovers this trick, the prankster yells "Poisson d'Avril!" What do you think they tape to their friends' backs?
- Self Portrait
- Paper Fish
- Chicken
- Purple Dot
Click here to cast your vote.
Last week's results: 50% of you guessed that three states have legalized medical marijuana. The correct answer is 20 plus D.C.
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 Calling all small businesses. Are you looking for a STEM spring or summer intern?
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced matching grants of up to $2,500 available for small businesses seeking STEM interns. To find out more click here.
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 Grow Minnesota!
Your Chamber is a proud partner of Grow Minnesota!, an initiative designed to harness public and private resources to keep Minnesota companies strong and competitive in today's global economy. The program was launched more than ten years ago with more than 8,000 Minnesota companies having been visited to thank them for their investments in their communities and this state. As a result of visits, partners have provided assistance to 1,200 companies.
If your company is interested in a visit through DCR Chamber's Grow Minnesota! contact Vicki Stute at 651.288.9201. We also welcome new volunteers to join us on the visits. Just give us a call.
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Welcome Chelsea Johnson 
Your Chamber is pleased to introduce Chelsea Johnson, your Chamber's Communication and Events Manager. Chelsea is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus and brings a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, graphic design and event planning. She begins April 1. Please stop by and say hello.
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
PI Midwest
7377 Memory Lane NE
Fridley, MN 55432
763.780.2606
Contact: Mary Rose Iten
www.pimidwest.com
Management Consulting
PI Midwest is a Management Consulting and Organizational Development Business with clients in 38 states. In addition to Predictive Index® Training, we offer training in Strategic Planning, Interviewing, Basic Manager Fundamentals and Selling Skills.
Edward Jones - John K. Murphy
2805 Dodd Road, Eagan
651.365.9908 Contact: John K. Murphy www.edwardjones.com Financial Services John K. Murphy began his career as an Edward Jones financial advisor in 1998, opening a branch office in West St. Paul. He now serves individual investors in West St. Paul and Eagan. The nearly 7 million clients of Edward Jones have the benefit of working with a firm that is focused on the needs of individuals. The focus is on helping you reach your long-term goals. Whether it's the investments we offer, the services we provide, the offices where we work or the tools we use, all were developed with you in mind.
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Member News
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!
Dakota Electric Association invites their commercial and industrial members to register now to attend the spring meeting on Threats to Cybersecurity on April 30. To learn more and register, click here.
Home Federal of Eagan celebrated its 80th year in business this past week. Congratulations on 80 years of providing exceptional customer service.
Another key milestone toward building Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine passed this month for Polymet. The 90-day public review and comment process for the supplemental draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) closed. And there is more good news here.
Flint Hills Resources announced a $300 million investment in new projects at the refinery to yield cleaner fuels and improve energy efficiency. This is in addition to the $400 million upgrade announced in November 2012. The Star Tribune has a great story in the business section about it.
Comcast Business and Inc. Magazine launched a "Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs" competition for those who are leveraging technology to enhance customer and employee experiences. Here's a link to the contest details. Deadline is April 30.
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Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102
Eagan, MN 55123
651.452.9872
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